The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 819

Grace’s voice carried an unmistakable chill.

A knot tightened in Brittany’s chest.

“Yes.”

A prolonged silence followed on the other end of the line, and Brittany even started to wonder if Grace had fainted.

Just as Brittany’s patience was wearing thin, Grace finally spoke. “She started it. She needs to learn her lesson.”

Grace never would have guessed that Joie, so obedient and sweet in her presence, could be up to such mischief behind her back and even get caught red-handed.

She had brought it upon herself.

After hanging up the call with Grace, Brittany knew Grace wouldn’t interfere further. A glint of cold determination flashed in her eyes.

Five years ago, she had nearly perished at Leda’s hands, with Joie stirring the pot. It was time to settle the score.

Joie spent a night in the police station, her initial arrogance slowly crumbling as she face reality.

Her agent, her company- none were willing to take her calls, let alone bail her out.

She didn’t need to think hard to know how the online storm would ferment against her. Skilled at swaying public opinion, she knew too well the damage it could inflict when turned on her.

refused even a

of water and

“Release me.”

prepared to sit and wait for

Joie, your lawyer hasn’t shown up yet. No one’s processed y paperwork. You’re not going

her fists, toppling the sandwich.

if

felt a darkness descend

like an eternity before the

bail. You’re free to go.

had come through for her. She sprang to her

you here?”

wasn’t it Grace?

couldn’t help but laugh at her disappointment. “Did you really expect Grace to come to

she was the Salter family’s

Once inside, Leda wrinkled her nose at the smell of sweat

the police station is there a place

nose, “You’re finished this time.’

“Are you just

course, she knew her career was over.